Model Comparison
Claude Opus 4.6Claude Opus 4.5
Let's see who can write code better - Claude Opus 4.6 or Claude Opus 4.5
Model Information
Claude Opus 4.6
Description
Latest flagship Claude model with breakthrough coding and agentic capabilities
Specifications
Context Window200K
Max Output16K
ReleasedFeb 2026
API✓
Pricing (per 1M)
In / Out
$5/ $25
Key Features
Breakthrough reasoningAdvanced agentic codingComplex problem solvingMulti-language supportVision capabilities
Strengths
- ✓State-of-the-art coding performance
- ✓Superior agentic task handling
- ✓Excellent at long-horizon tasks
- ✓Most capable Claude model to date
Weaknesses
- ✗Premium pricing
- ✗Slower response times
- ✗Overkill for simple tasks
Agent Support
No known agents
Claude Opus 4.5
Description
Most advanced Claude model with enhanced capabilities
Specifications
Context Window200K
Max Output8K
ReleasedNov 2025
API✓
Pricing (per 1M)
In / Out
$5/ $25
Key Features
State-of-the-art reasoningAdvanced code generationComplex problem solvingMulti-language supportVision capabilities
Strengths
- ✓More affordable than 4.1
- ✓Superior reasoning abilities
- ✓Excellent at complex tasks
- ✓Most advanced Claude model
Weaknesses
- ✗Higher cost
- ✗Slower response times
- ✗Overkill for simple tasks
Agent Support
No known agents